Introduction: My encounters with the Political Science department have been brief so far, but nonetheless they have provided me with valuable insight into my major. Assumptions I had previously made about my major were often incorrect and instead I found myself learning a lot of key ideas. I’ve discovered that Political Science, as a whole, is based on this strong connection between the past and present. Using this association, the department is able to demonstrate how learning from governments from the past we are better able to prepare our polity for the future. The knowledge I develop over the course of my college career will help prepare me for my post-graduation plans. I. What I’ve learned about the major so far a. Political Science is Broad i. Political Science is concerned with the description and explanation of political institutions and behavior, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and the relations of people with their governments. E1P2S4 ii. Whether you plan on pursuing a career post-graduation or attend law school , one

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